Central Texas schools receive tips about 'terroristic threats'
A Westlake High school student was arrested after police said they made terroristic threats against the school. And that's not the only school threat being investigated in Central Texas this week.
Tropical Storm Francine in Gulf: Hurricane threat looms for Texas, Louisiana; tropical storm watch issued
Tropical Storm Francine has officially formed in the western Gulf of Mexico, and it’s expected to become a hurricane as it heads toward the Texas-Louisiana coast by midweek.
Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon
Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.
Small Travis County business broken into by 2 burglars
A small business in Southwest Travis County is recovering after two men broke into their store and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of goods.
11-year-old Pflugerville girl seriously injured after being hit by 'intoxicated' driver
A woman was arrested for intoxication assault after running a red light and hitting and seriously injuring an 11-year-old girl in Pflugerville.
'Trump train' federal civil lawsuit begins
A federal lawsuit is underway against several Donald Trump supporters involved in a 2020 crash with a Biden campaign vehicle.
Latest Austin power outages undercuts confidence in Austin Energy
A fire at an Austin Energy substation knocked out power to several thousand people in Northeast Austin on Monday.
Woman arrested for killing pedestrian in crash on S Congress: APD
A woman was arrested for hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Congress, police said.
Austin shooting: Man charged with murder of another man in SE Austin
A man was arrested and charged with murder following a shooting in Southeast Austin on Sunday, police said.
Taylor pedestrian killed in crash
A Taylor man was killed in a pedestrian crash early Monday morning, police said.
Westlake HS student arrested for threat; officials to be 'especially observant' this week
Eanes ISD superintendent says a student has been arrested for making a school threat.
Dime Box ISD investigating anonymous threat
Dime Box Independent School District says it is investigating an anonymous threat.
Lake Travis water levels prompt businesses to adapt
The recent wet weather is helping the water levels at Lake Travis, but that comes after a dry summer and one business says it’s had to get creative with its operations in response.
Austin Chronicle's Hot Sauce Fest helps benefit Central Texas Food Bank
Most of Austin enjoyed the break from 100-degree weather but a couple of hundred others decided to sweat it out at the return of the annual Hot Sauce Festival.
Homicide in SE Austin
Austin police says a man was found with injuries in the 2500 block of Teri Road just west of South Pleasant Valley.
Traffic enforcement on US 290 in Hays County ramps up: sheriff
Hays County law enforcement is ramping up patrols along a section of US 290 over the next couple of weeks.
Multiple tire thefts reported at Hays County apartment complexes: sheriff
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says there has been a "concerning trend" of tire thefts at apartment complexes in the area.
Texas Tribune Festival 2024 takes over downtown Austin streets
The 14th annual Texas Tribune Festival took over the streets of downtown Austin on its last day with its Open Congress event.
Georgetown lemonade stand raises money for cancer research after two local children died
Two Georgetown women meet just about every weekend to sell fresh squeeze lemonade to support two of their neighbors who have lost children to cancer.
Texas State Bobcats take down UTSA Roadrunners 49-10
The Texas State Bobcats have finally snapped the UTSA Roadrunners' win streak against them with a 49-10 win in San Marcos.